| Description |
x, 450 pages ; 24 cm |
| Contents |
1. Social and Environmental Effects on Health and Well-being / Norma Whittaker -- 2. Family-centred Care / Norma Whittaker -- 3. Health Issues Related to the Ethnic Minority Groups / Norma Whittaker -- 4. Hypertension / Philippe Marie and Sandra Johnson -- 5. Coronary Heart Disease / Philippe Marie and Norma Whittaker -- 6. Stroke / Philippe Marie and Norma Whittaker -- 7. Multiple Sclerosis / Norma Whittaker -- 8. Epilepsy / Norma Whittaker -- 9. Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease / Norma Whittaker -- 10. Infectious Diseases / Norma Whittaker -- 11. Tuberculosis / Norma Whittaker -- 12. Chronic Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Crohn's Disease and Colorectal Cancer / Norma Whittaker -- 13. Diabetes Mellitus / Philippe Marie and Norma Whittaker -- 14. Cancer - An Overview / Sandra Johnson -- 15. Women's Cancers / Sandra Johnson -- 16. Men's Cancers / Sandra Johnson |
| Summary |
"This comprehensive text provides a systematic explanation of major conditions such as cancer, coronary heart disease, stroke and hypertension. It starts with a definition and then examines the epidemiology, aetiology and pathophsyiology of the disorder as well as clinical signs, symptoms and treatments. Interventions to be made at various levels are explored, and clinical practice points are offered. This is essential reading for students and health professionals wishing to further their understanding of common disorders and to improve their delivery of care." -- Palgrave |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Subject |
Primary care (Medicine)
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Clinical medicine -- Handbooks, manuals, etc.
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| Genre/Form |
Handbooks and manuals.
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| ISBN |
0333922638 paperback |
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